T R Robinson
Roy Plomley's castaway is clock expert T R Robinson.
Favourite track: Trumpet Concerto in E Flat by Franz Joseph Haydn
Book: Volume of illustrations of the English countryside
Luxury: Marine chronometer
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Music Played
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Ottorino Respighi
Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 1 - 2nd movement
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Antal Dorati
Castaway's Favourite
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Joseph Haydn
Trumpet Concerto in E flat major
Soloist: Harry Mortimer Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: George Weldon
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Antonín Dvořák
Symphony No. 9 in E minor 'From the New World'
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Hugo Rignold
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Franz Schubert
Ave Maria (Ellens Gesang III), D839
Soloist: Clifford E. Ball
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George Frideric Handel/Beecham
The Gods Go a-Begging - Hornpipe
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Country Dance Players
Jack's Maggot
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King's College Chapel Choir
The Infant King
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Queen’s Hall Light Orchestra
The Old Clockmaker
Book Choice
Volume of illustrations of the English countryside
Luxury Choice
Marine chronometer
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | T R Robinson |
Broadcast
- Mon 2 Dec 196313:40Home Service
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